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Division Chief of Palliative Care, Aging, and Geriatric Medicine; Department of Medicine
Mass General BrighamSomerville, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Mar 2026
💰 $117,000/yr($92,000/yr – $117,000/yr)
About the role
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The Academic Medical Center (AMC) Division Chief in the Massachusetts General Brigham (MGB) Department of Medicine (DOM) is a critical member of the leadership team and serves as the leader of the division. Under the general direction of the Chair, they are responsible for setting and implementing goals and objectives within the clinical, research, and education domains of the division and facilitating opportunities for program development, faculty recruitment, retention and academic promotion, and resource allocation. They work with other Division Chiefs to foster inter-divisional and/or multi-site programs that benefit its internal and external stakeholders. The Division Chief partners with the division administrative staff to execute on its strategic priorities.
The Division of Palliative Care, Aging, and Geriatric Medicine (PCAGM) provides comprehensive services for older adults and patients living with serious illness, including geriatric co‑management, memory care, and specialty palliative programs. The division has built nationally recognized programs that advance clinical care, research, and education such as the Mind and Memory Care program, the Continuum Project, the Center for Aging and Serious Illness, the Center for Older Adult Health to coordinate care for patients 65 and older, and the West Health Accelerator, a multi-year initiative designed to transform healthcare for older adults regionally and nationwide. A particular strength of this division is its partnership with colleagues at the Department of Veterans Affairs to participate in the Million Veteran Program, which aims to understand how genes, lifestyle, military experiences, and exposures affect health and wellness in Veterans. The division’s faculty lead pioneering research in frailty, dementia, cardiovascular disease, genetics, serious illness communication, and innovative therapies, with publications in high‑impact journals. The division trains Harvard medical students, residents, fellows, and practicing providers through signature programs such as the Harvard Interprofessional Palliative Care Fellowship, the Harvard Medical School (HMS) Center for Palliative Care, geriatric rotations, and communication skills training.
The combined Division of Palliative Care, Aging, and Geriatric Medicine is expected to have at least 75 faculty members, 9 postdoctoral fellows, and 185 employed staff.
A primary responsibility of the new Division Chief will be to create and build a new Palliative Care clinical service (for both oncology and non-oncology patients) at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) location, and to collaborate with the MGB Cancer Institute on designing an enterprise-wide strategy.
The Division Chief will spend time at both AMC locations. This position is for a five-year term, potentially renewable for a second.
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
GENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENT:The Academic Medical Center (AMC) Division Chief in the Massachusetts General Brigham (MGB) Department of Medicine (DOM) is a critical member of the leadership team and serves as the leader of the division. Under the general direction of the Chair, they are responsible for setting and implementing goals and objectives within the clinical, research, and education domains of the division and facilitating opportunities for program development, faculty recruitment, retention and academic promotion, and resource allocation. They work with other Division Chiefs to foster inter-divisional and/or multi-site programs that benefit its internal and external stakeholders. The Division Chief partners with the division administrative staff to execute on its strategic priorities.
The Division of Palliative Care, Aging, and Geriatric Medicine (PCAGM) provides comprehensive services for older adults and patients living with serious illness, including geriatric co‑management, memory care, and specialty palliative programs. The division has built nationally recognized programs that advance clinical care, research, and education such as the Mind and Memory Care program, the Continuum Project, the Center for Aging and Serious Illness, the Center for Older Adult Health to coordinate care for patients 65 and older, and the West Health Accelerator, a multi-year initiative designed to transform healthcare for older adults regionally and nationwide. A particular strength of this division is its partnership with colleagues at the Department of Veterans Affairs to participate in the Million Veteran Program, which aims to understand how genes, lifestyle, military experiences, and exposures affect health and wellness in Veterans. The division’s faculty lead pioneering research in frailty, dementia, cardiovascular disease, genetics, serious illness communication, and innovative therapies, with publications in high‑impact journals. The division trains Harvard medical students, residents, fellows, and practicing providers through signature programs such as the Harvard Interprofessional Palliative Care Fellowship, the Harvard Medical School (HMS) Center for Palliative Care, geriatric rotations, and communication skills training.
The combined Division of Palliative Care, Aging, and Geriatric Medicine is expected to have at least 75 faculty members, 9 postdoctoral fellows, and 185 employed staff.
A primary responsibility of the new Division Chief will be to create and build a new Palliative Care clinical service (for both oncology and non-oncology patients) at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) location, and to collaborate with the MGB Cancer Institute on designing an enterprise-wide strategy.
The Division Chief will spend time at both AMC locations. This position is for a five-year term, potentially renewable for a second.
Qualifications
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategy and Vision
- In collaboration with the Chair, Vice Chairs, and Vice President, participate in setting the vision and priorities for the division across its clinical, research, and education missions.
- Determine/maintain division leadership and oversight structure. Bring recommendations to the Chair and Vice President as needed.
- As requested, act as an interface between the division, BWH/MGH, and BWPO/MGPO on appropriate matters related to patient care, research, or teaching initiatives.
- Work with DOM administrative leadership to ensure operating and capital requests are planned for and submitted in the financial planning cycles.
- Maintain fiscal accountability and lead division faculty in sustainability measures. Facilitate planning and engagement related to investment proposals.
Clinical Operations
- Accountable for the division’s ambulatory and inpatient care programs including access, care plan management, and patient/referring provider experience/satisfaction.
- Responsible for establishing a clinical Palliative Care service at the BWH location for both oncology and non-oncology patients.
- Working closely with the Division Quality Director, and DOM Vice Chair for Quality, actively leads in the achievement of QA/QI goals includi
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